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Learning Disorders

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Definition: Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These disorders may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include DYSLEXIA, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.     
See Also Dyslexia
Examples Dyscalculia; Dyslexia 		Other names Learning Disabilities; Developmental Academic Disorder; Learning Disturbances; Learning Disorder, Adult; Learning Disorder; Learning Disability; Disturbances, Learning; Disturbance, Learning; Disability, Learning; Disabilities, Learning; Developmental Academic Disorders; Adult Learning Disorder; Academic Disorders, Developmental; Scholastic Skills Development Disorders; Learning Disturbance; Learning Disorders, Adult; Developmental Disorders of Scholastic Skills; Adult Learning Disorders; Academic Disorder, Developmental
 
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Slavotinek Pike Mills Hurst syndrome  0   *Cataract/congenital *Growth Disorders *Learning Disorders Bone and Bones/abnormalities. Am J Med Genet. 1996;62(1):42-7

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